I try to distract myself in some way when I start to feel that way. TV, youtube, etc. But sometimes I don`t have the energy to do even that, or I am unable to free myself from the loneliness. PC has helped me enormously with combating loneliness. I mean, it`s not like we develop close friendships, as it is anonymous etc., but it is such a supportive community, and it certainly gives me some sort of consolation to know that others go through the same as me.
And it helps me that I am a bit of a loner anyway, and that is ok.